26 weeks preg W twins Glucose test

[Amytequilahouse 184]

I'm upset because my doc is forcing me to take the glucose test which I need to drink a bottle of sugary substance the same amount of a bottle of Water within 5 mins. There's no way my stomach can intake that much liquid in that time. So of course I threw it up. Now because of that I need to poke my finger 4 times a day I check my sugar w the blood strip machine and it came out at 64. Does anyone know if after the surgery what's normal for us? Is it the same range? So worried :|

[HappyCat 70]

I think it is the same range. Just follow your doctor's instructions as low blood sugar is common in pregnancy (gestational diabetes). Congratulations on the twins!

[Amytequilahouse 184]

I think it is the same range. Just follow your doctor's instructions as low blood sugar is common in pregnancy (gestational diabetes). Congratulations on the twins!

Thanks. I guess I'll start poking my finger tomorrow lol

[ScottsGirl 106]

SAME range (65-99). You're good! You don't have to do anything you don't want to do!!! If your glucose levels are normal and your A1C is under 6.0, then you are fine! You know your body better than any doctor.

[Amytequilahouse 184]

Thank you!! I took checked my blood level this morning and it was 80 before lunch I feel awesome. Just for my babies I'm going to check it this week and then I'll tell them they need to find another method for us sleevers.

[christhee87 17]

Sorry to hear you had to take the glucose test. I never took the glucose test. I just got my blood drawn once a week for 4 weeks straight and I was clear of GD. Now that I am almost due I just have to get one more blood draw and I am good till baby arrives. My ob never considered glucose test because of my sleeved. Maybe your doctor isn't experience with WLS patients.

[Amytequilahouse 184]

Sorry to hear you had to take the glucose test. I never took the glucose test. I just got my blood drawn once a week for 4 weeks straight and I was clear of GD. Now that I am almost due I just have to get one more blood draw and I am good till baby arrives. My ob never considered glucose test because of my sleeved. Maybe your doctor isn't experience with WLS patients.

Yes! You are correct. I don't think he's experienced and my prob now is that i think it's too late to switch docs :/ and I'm really comfortable with him. I've tested my blood two days in a row 4 times a day and norm norm norm. So I know I'm okay.

[VSG AJH 499]

I've heard of the jellybean test, and that might be more palatable on a tiny tummy. Also, an endocrinologist might have an alternate test for someone with WLS.

[Amytequilahouse 184]

They had me check my levels four times a day for two weeks straight and I'm happy to say that my levels were normal each time. So he said it wasn't necessary for me to continue testing.